More than 16.6 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 147,642 from the previous month – according to California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) data. As the autumn leaves fall from the trees and pumpkin spice fills the air, November brings with it not only the beauty of fall, but also the year’s busiest travel season. ...
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California DMV Continues To Encourage Residents To Apply For REAL ID
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to encourage residents to apply for a REAL ID ahead of the May 2025 deadline. California residents are encouraged to apply for a REAL ID ahead of the May 2025 deadline. “As April showers give way to May flowers, take a moment to upgrade your driver’s license or identification card to a ...
Read More »Make A New Year’s Resolution To Get Your REAL ID Today
More than 14.9 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 180,221 from the previous month – according to Department of Motor Vehicles data. “The new year is upon us and there is no better resolution to make for 2023 than to get your REAL ID,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “We can’t help you lose weight ...
Read More »Newhall DMV To Close For Nearly Two Months For Renovations
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Newhall location is scheduled to be closed for almost two months starting next week, officials announced. The Newhall DMV field office at 24427 Newhall Avenue is set to be closed for renovations beginning 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. The office is scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The improvements include ...
Read More »DMV Advises Californians To Get REAL ID
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) advised residents to make the switch to REAL IDs as the federal enforcement date approaches. On Monday, the California DMV encouraged California residents to get REAL IDs before May 3, 2023, when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to require a REAL ID to board domestic flights. “A REAL ID will ...
Read More »Californians Aged 70+ Have Five More Months To Renew Online, Avoid DMV Crowd
Officials with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, (DMV) announced Monday Californians aged 70 and older have five more months to take advantage of the temporary rule allowing them to renew their driver’s licenses or identification (ID) cards online or by mail. Until the end of 2022, eligible senior drivers and REAL ID cardholders can renew noncommercial driver’s licenses and ...
Read More »Californians Continue To Get Onboard With REAL ID, Including Santa Clarita Residents
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced Wednesday that millions of Californians, including those living in our Santa Clarita Valley, now have a REAL ID. Nearly 13.6 million Californians now have a REAL ID as the federal enforcement date of May 3, 2023 is rapidly approaching, according to DMV data. Nearly three million Californians got their REAL ID in the ...
Read More »DMV To Offer Paperless Notices For Vehicle Registration Renewals
Californians may now opt to receive vehicle registration renewal notices by email instead of a paper notice by traditional mail, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced Monday. Offering the option for electronic notices is part of the DMV’s commitment to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint, officials said. “Customers can get an email renewal notice and ...
Read More »DMV Reports Increase In Stolen Vehicles Being Fraudulently Sold Online
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) investigators are alerting Californians, including those in Santa Clarita, on the recent rise in fraudulent vehicle sales online, and are offering tips on how to not become the next victim. Using sites such as Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp, the criminals are advertising “discounted” vehicles after altering the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and creating fraudulent pink ...
Read More »DMV Extends Senior Licenses One Year To Further COVID-19 Safety
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians ages 70 and older with a noncommercial driver’s license expiring between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2020, officials said. Previously providing 120-day extensions to senior drivers with noncommercial licenses expiring March through July, the DMV has extended these plans to a full year for the ...
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